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Pinan Nidan Kick-Catch and Takedown

This week, on Waza Wednesday, we are taking a look at the ending sequence of Pinan Nidan, and how to use it as a kick-catch and takedown. We also discuss how to incorporate this technique into padwork, and how it relates to a yakusoku kumite (prearranged sparring) drill that is taught in the Shorinkan. While this is more of a "martial art" technique than a "self defense" technique, it could certainly be workable in both situations, depending on the circumstances. Either way, it's a fun one!

Thanks for sharing here. I enjoy pad drills that integrate grappling and impact. I also like the way the information is presented. As you say, more fighting and martial arts, then self-protection … but that’s not a bad thing :-) Context is all and all that.

For dojo play, I do a similar thing where I drop on to my knees (around 2:20 in the video below). Earlier in the video – as you do above – I explain that the method is not one for self-protection because you’re dropping on to one knee, you would be a vulnerable to third-parties, it’s a method for use at distance against a formal martial arts method, even if you were kicked there are far simpler ways to deal with it, and so on. However, it works when used in the right environment and it’s massively satisfying to pull off ;-)

Thanks for sharing here. I enjoy pad drills that integrate grappling and impact. I also like the way the information is presented. As you say, more fighting and martial arts, then self-protection … but that’s not a bad thing :-) Context is all and all that.

For dojo play, I do a similar thing where I drop on to my knees (around 2:20 in the video below). Earlier in the video – as you do above – I explain that the method is not one for self-protection because you’re dropping on to one knee, you would be a vulnerable to third-parties, it’s a method for use at distance against a formal martial arts method, even if you were kicked there are far simpler ways to deal with it, and so on. However, it works when used in the right environment and it’s massively satisfying to pull off ;-)

All the best,

Iain

Thanks, Iain! We have a good time with padwork and integrating strikes, limb control, joint locks, and takedowns. It's a really fun way to train! I'm also glad that the video format works out well enough. We've been tweaking it and experimenting with different ways of presenting content.

I do remember that video of yours, actually--it's like a drop seoi nage with a person's leg. Sometimes you just have to work fun techniques :)